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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.75, 2,962.47 and 806.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.75, 2,962.47 and 806.31 is: 1,209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.75 : 2,962.47 = 806.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.75/2,962.47 = 806.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.75x = 2,962.47 × 806.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.75x = 2,388,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,672.21/1,975.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.00

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